Last year, the world watched in horror as “the Earth’s Lungs”- the Amazon Rainforest- went up in flames. More than 72 thousand fires ripped through the region, an 84 percent increase from the year prior [1]. Public outcry from around the world demanded for changes to be made in order to prevent such a tragedy...
Just a few years ago, Kris Harbour’s daily routine consisted of waking up at five o’clock in the morning, sitting on a train for two hours to get to work, working for a full day, and sitting on a train for another two hours home. He had fun on the weekends but never found he...
In 2018, California experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season on state record, with over 7500 fires burning over 1.5 million acres of land. Thousands of people lost their homes, and dozens lost their lives [1]. A little over a year later, Australia experienced a series of massive bushfires across the country, burning more...
A combination of dry lightning and gusty winds in Central and Northern California sparked extensive wildfires throughout the region that have destroyed more than twelve hundred buildings and burned more than 1.2 million acres (1 875 square miles) of land [1]. The state has seen more than thirteen thousand lightning strikes since mid-August, and more...
Weather can be unpredictable, but there are a few things we have come to expect- some rain once in a while, the occasional snow fall, maybe even a little hail now and again. On the list of things we don’t expect to see falling from the sky? Chocolate. Residents in a town in Switzerland, however,...
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, we witnessed the monumental breakdown of one very important system: our food supply chain. One Washington man saw crops going to waste and decided to do something about it. The closure of restaurants, schools, and businesses across the country left farmers with a massive surplus of crops and nowhere to sell...
Since the early days of space exploration, scientists have made many significant strides in their understanding of outer space. They’ve put men on the moon, found new planets and stars, and made conclusions about the inner workings of our solar system but one question remains unanswered: Is there life on other planets outside our solar...
For many, international travel is currently out of the realm of possibilities. What’s to blame? The COVID-19 pandemic of crouse, which is why 2020 has quickly become the year of the road trip. Traveling across the country in your own vehicle, stopping at campsites, and enjoying the great outdoors is perhaps the safest way to...
Over the last several years, tiny homes have been increasing in popularity. Despite the growing interest, however, they have still remained more or less part of a fringe movement of people who want to escape the confines of materialism, or the “more is better” ideals of society. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the attitude toward...
Throughout history, individuals and groups have demonstrated a remarkable amount of strength, determination, and resiliency when fighting for something they believe in. While all of these stories are inspiring, some of them are so incredible they are worth telling two or three times over. One of these stories is of an extraordinary group known as...
According to United Nations projections, the global population is expected to reach 11.2 billion by the end of the century, up from 7.7 billion in 2019 [1]. As our population grows, so too will the need for more affordable and sustainable housing- an issue we are already facing with our current population size. One company...
What is nearly three feet tall, can weigh over two hundred pounds, and has four legs? If you were thinking of a deer or perhaps a small bear, you’re mistaken. The animal in question is none other than an Irish Wolfhound, and while dogs come in all shapes and sizes, few come anywhere near the...
